I picked up a book about controlling relationships after watching someone I care about struggle to understand her partner, and I realized I needed to understand the patterns myself. Over several weeks I read the original book and several companion…
I buy meat and produce in bulk, and too much of it was ending up freezer burned or wasted, so I decided to test Bonsenkitchen precut vacuum sealer bags properly. Over several weeks I sealed everything from steaks to soups…
My mornings needed an upgrade, and my plain coffee routine had become boring, so I decided to test the Nespresso Vertuo flavored packs properly. Over several weeks I brewed the Barista Creations flavors and the variety packs, trying them black,…
My desk drawer was full of frayed charging cables, and my laptop kept charging slowly on a cable that could not handle the wattage, so I decided to test high-power USB-C cables properly. Over a few weeks I charged MacBooks,…
My old air fryer was too small for family dinners, and I was cooking in batches while the first batch went cold, so I decided to test the Ninja XL range properly. Over several weeks I cooked wings, fries, whole…
I host a lot of family gatherings and buffet-style dinners, and keeping food hot without drying it out used to be a constant juggling act. I decided to test Gas One chafing fuel in every pack size, from the small…
My Xbox controllers kept dying mid-game, and I was burning through disposable batteries faster than I liked, so I decided to test rechargeable battery kits properly. Over several weeks I ran three kits through long gaming sessions, timing how long…
I lose small things constantly, keys in coat pockets, a wallet slid between couch cushions, a bag left in a taxi, so I decided to test Apple AirTags and the cheaper tracker tags that work with Find My. Over a…
I have spent too many nights staring at the ceiling, then dragging through the next day half awake, so I decided to test the Unisom sleep aid range properly instead of guessing at the pharmacy shelf. Over several weeks I…
I run a handheld radio on hiking trips and around town, and my stock rubber duck antenna kept dropping repeaters the moment I stepped behind a ridge or into a concrete building. I decided to test four Nagoya whip antennas…